While caring for a patient who has been admitted with a pulmonary embolism, the nurse notes a change in the patient's oxygen saturation (SpO2) from 94% to 88%. The nurse will
A) increase the oxygen flow rate.
B) suction the patient's oropharynx.
C) assist the patient to cough and deep breathe.
D) help the patient to sit in a more upright position.
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